skeletal system Flashcards
1
Q
-plasty
A
surgical repair
2
Q
-ectomy
A
surgical removal/excision
3
Q
-porosis
A
abnormal condition of small holes, loses bone
4
Q
acr/o
A
extremities (limit of something)
5
Q
oste/o
A
bone
6
Q
cost/o
A
rib
7
Q
crani/o
A
skull
8
Q
chondr/o
A
cartilage
9
Q
arthr/o
A
joint
10
Q
tars/o
A
ankle
11
Q
how does the skeletal system support the body?
A
it is the structure & shape of the body
12
Q
how does the skeletal system offer protection?
A
surrounds & protects internal organs
13
Q
what are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?
A
- support - structure & shape
- protection - protect internal organs
- mineral storage - calcium & phosphorus
- blood cell formation - bone marrow makes red blood cells
- anchoring & movement of muscles - bones are attached to muscles and act like levers
14
Q
what 2 minerals are stored in bones?
A
calcium and phosphorous
15
Q
what is cartilage?
A
strong connective tissue protecting joints & bones
